Living in Crawcrook and Greenside: Liveability Score 59/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Crawcrook and Greenside comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Crawcrook and Greenside most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 31/100 versus a median of 47/100.
No other settlement in the NE40 postcode district scores higher. Crawcrook and Greenside leads all 3. It scores 7 points above the NE40 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE40 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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Economy & Bills
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £139,000 | 56 |
| Detached | £365,000 | 11 |
| Semi-detached | £175,000 | 16 |
| Terraced | £123,000 | 28 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crawcrook and Greenside a nice place to live?
Crawcrook and Greenside is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Crawcrook and Greenside is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Crawcrook and Greenside?
Crawcrook and Greenside is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 633 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Crawcrook and Greenside?
Among the top-rated schools in Crawcrook and Greenside are Greenside Primary School, Ryton Community Infant School and Ryton Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Crawcrook and Greenside in total.
What are house prices like in Crawcrook and Greenside?
The current median house price in Crawcrook and Greenside is £139,000, around 51% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £365,000, semi-detached £175,000, terraced £123,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 56 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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